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    The document discusses applying different definitions of abnormality to examples of a woman with a fear of snakes, a man who hears voices, and a woman obsessed with germs. It lists statistical infrequency, violation of social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ideal mental health as potential definitions. The reader is asked to consider which definition best captures each example and to explain their views in brief notes.

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    Applying Definitions of Abnormality

    Go back to the examples on the previous handout. Would each of the definitions we have seen classify these people as abnormal? Which do you think is the
    best definition for capturing each example? Write some brief notes explaining your views.

    Example Definitions Which is the best definition for capturing this example? Why?

    The  Statistical
    woman infrequency
    with a fear  Violation of social
    of snakes norms
     Failure to function
    adequately
     Deviation from ideal
    mental health

    The man  Statistical


    who hears infrequency
    voices  Violation of social
    norms
     Failure to function
    adequately
     Deviation from ideal
    mental health

    The  Statistical
    woman infrequency
    who is  Violation of social
    obsessed norms
    with  Failure to function
    adequately
    germs
     Deviation from ideal
    mental health

    www.psychlotron.org.uk Aidan Sammons

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